Ann Peck Poet Free verse

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11/08/2025

for the contest, Borrowed Words, by Crystol woods

Borrowed Words

Borrowed words, a line from Mary Shelley, Frankenstein:
“Beware, for I am fearless, and therefore, powerful”
I have crumbled mountains, that were once molehills
I have heard the fretful cry of my child, midst thunder
I have missed sleep to hold a sick friend's hand
I have read stories, told imaginary stories, invented games
broken up fights, yelled at games, organized parties
driven miles, decorated cars, made costumes
watched play practice, watched Amateur Night
I have added numbers, multiplied fractions, read paragraphs
taught dancing, thrown baseballs, given advice
I have mended with patches, band aids and words of love
I will walk distances, if I am needed
and I have never learned to say goodbye without tears

      I am Woman

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Trina Layne November 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM I have never learned to say goodbye without tears. I loved that line! Ann Peck December 8, 2025 at 6:27 AM Thanks, Trina! Yes, it's true about those tears. They come easily :)

Paula Goldsmith November 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful write again. Have a blessed day with your win................ Ann Peck December 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM Thanks, dear Paula.

Sara Kendrick November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM Ahh!! I like this one. Sometimes we as women give so much that we forget to take time and space for ourselves. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Ann Peck November 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM Thank you, Sara. We need to remember how strong we are!

Joseph May November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM Powerful verse Ann, best wishes Ann Peck November 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM Thank you, Joseph

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM The love and inner strength embodied in womanhood, is so well expressed in this remarkable poem, Ann. Good luck in the contest. :) Ann Peck November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM Thank you, Evelyn. Yes! We Women are strong!

Paula Goldsmith November 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM WOW!!! What a powerful write you have here. Love It... "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a Blessed day/weekend writing away............. Ann Peck November 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM Thank you so much, Paula. We woman are strong!